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September 3, 2026
Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here
At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners showed off the first RTX Spark-powered laptops and mini PCs, designed to run AI models right on your computer.
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August 31, 2026
Asus ProArt 27 QD-OLED (PA279cdv) Review: HDR for All
I wouldn’t call it cheap, but this monitor from Asus brings proper HDR-capable video editing to creators who couldn’t previously afford an OLED display.
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August 25, 2026
Apple Mac Mini M6 and Mac Studio M5 Ultra: Specs, Price, Release Date
Apple’s Mac Mini and Mac Studio have been tough to buy for months, but updated versions have arrived. Both include new chips optimized for AI, with the M6 Mac Mini getting a $200 price bump.
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August 19, 2026
Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Neo: A Surprising Upset
The Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo are both premium-feeling laptops with only 8 GB of RAM. Which $700 laptop is the better buy?
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August 14, 2026
Best Computer Monitors (2026): The Home Office Upgrade You Need
My expert advice on what computer monitor to buy for your home office, ranging from budget-tier to fully featured.
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August 14, 2026
Dell XPS 13 Review: Move Over, Neo
It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.
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August 11, 2026
PlayStation Discount Code: Save on PS5 Games August 2026
Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus memberships using gift cards and exclusive promotional codes.
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August 8, 2026
The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
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August 1, 2026
Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Hedging Its Bets
There are both cheaper and more powerful entry-level gaming laptops out there, but the Alienware 15 walks that tightrope between price and quality.
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July 29, 2026
Mac Mini Availability: Long Waits and Higher Prices
Thanks to the surge in local AI processing and the ongoing memory shortage, it’s incredibly difficult to buy a Mac Mini.
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July 9, 2026
Dell 14S Review: Higher Price, Better Quality
The Dell 14S represents the new normal of laptop pricing, but it has the quality to back up its cost.
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June 26, 2026
Samsung’s Excellent OLED Monitors Are Up to 38 Percent Off for Prime Day
Samsung makes some of the very best OLED gaming monitors, and they’ve never been this affordable.
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June 26, 2026
This Is Probably Your Last Chance to Buy a Cheap MacBook for a While
Apple has dramatically jacked up the price of MacBooks, making the current Prime Day pricing that much more enticing.
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June 25, 2026
I Found the Best iPad Deal for Amazon Prime Day This Year (2026)
With four iPads to choose from, there’s a clear winner in terms of discounts for Amazon Prime Day.
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June 24, 2026
Microsoft Comes Through With the Best Laptop Deal of Prime Day So Far
The Surface Laptop is down to $835 for Prime Day—a killer discount on one of my favorite laptops.
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June 23, 2026
The Prime Day MacBook Deals I Recommend (2026)
Apple has warned about MacBook prices rising, making these Prime Day deals even more worthwhile to consider.
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June 23, 2026
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Review: The Best Windows Laptop
HP’s OmniBook Ultra 14 is one of the best alternatives to the MacBook Air you can buy right now, and it’s more affordable than many of its Windows competitors.
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June 23, 2026
Best Prime Day Laptop Deals (2026): MacBooks and More
From MacBooks to gaming laptops, these are the very best deals on some of my very favorite laptops for Amazon Prime Day.
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